# Brown Machine Group merges with Freeman Co.

Brown Machine Group merged with Freeman Co., a manufacturer of thermoform tooling for the food packaging industry. The transaction was effective January 5, 2018.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-01-22
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: thermoforming equipment, thermoform tooling
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Brown Machine Group](https://endata.com/companies/7673.md) (acquirer)
- [Freeman Co.](https://endata.com/companies/29540.md) (target)

## Sources

- [packworld.com](https://www.packworld.com/leaders-new/machinery/thermoform-fill-seal/press-release/13374004/brown-machine-group-merges-with-freeman-co), 2018-01-22: "The addition of Freeman provides a more complete tooling solution, further establishing Brown's position as a comprehensive solutions provider in the thermoforming equipment realm."

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